Lake Katzenbuckel – Forest Trail to Katzenbuckel loop from Katzenbuckel

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Baden-Württemberg

Lake Katzenbuckel – Forest Trail to Katzenbuckel loop from Katzenbuckel

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Lake Katzenbuckel – Forest Trail to Katzenbuckel loop from Katzenbuckel

01:17

4.44km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

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980 m

Lake Katzenbuckel

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The lake is pure relaxation. Water, plants, peace and rocks. This is like a holiday in the mountains.

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1.54 km

Forest Trail to Katzenbuckel

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The little something up… then you will be rewarded with the view from the tower

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1.82 km

Picnic area at Katzenbuckel Tower

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At the Katzenbuckelturm, the highest point in the Odenwald, there's an idyllic rest area that offers hikers a well-deserved break. Here, you'll find several seating areas perfect for enjoying the impressive view and recharging your batteries.

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1.83 km

Cat hump tower

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Well-preserved tower that can be climbed. The ascent is quite narrow and offers some viewing windows. At the top, a beautiful panoramic view of the Odenwald awaits you. There is enough space for several people.

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1.89 km

Katzenbuckel Observation Tower and Viewpoint

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Lookout tower with a wonderful view over the region.

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2.45 km

View of the Königstuhl and Neunkircher Höhe

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the weather has to be right too, of course

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3.00 km

View from the Katzenbuckel Tower

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From the tower at Katzenbuckelgipfel you have a great view over the Odenwald, Kraichgau and up to the northern Black Forest.

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3.51 km

Path of Crystals – Katzenbuckel Volcano

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The path goes above the Katzenbuckelsee along to the ski jump and then further up towards the tower. We actually found small crystals there.

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4.44 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.71 km

1.45 km

871 m

387 m

Surfaces

1.52 km

1.44 km

527 m

526 m

385 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

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April 5, 2024,Auf dem höchsten Gipfel des Odenwalds

In the north of Baden-Württemberg lies the Katzenbuckel, at 676 m the highest elevation in the Odenwald, which stretches from Hesse south to Baden. An old observation tower, which can be climbed using a narrow spiral staircase, offers an impressive 360-degree panorama. This stretches to the north as far as the Feldberg in the Taunus, to the west to the …

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November 6, 2022,Tanz auf dem Vulkan 🌋 Der Katzenbuckel 🐈‍⬛

On Thursday, an old 👨‍🦲 friend from my youth👱days invited me to walk around the Katzenbuckel with him and his dog 🐕 🦮🚶‍♂️🚶
I guess I forgot how beautiful 🖼 it is there and didn't record the tour 🤷‍♂️
That's why I did the same lap with Birgit today 🚶‍♀️🚶and added a detour to the Katzenbuckelsee and the observation tower. …

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October 23, 2021,Herbstwanderung – Katzenbuckel Runde von Villa Katzenbuckel

Short autumn hike at the foot of the Katzenbuckels in Waldbrunn on the highest mountain in the Odenwald. Slowly we get to see the blaze of colors of the golden autumn.

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September 7, 2022,Katzenbuckelsee – Katzenbuckel Runde von Waldkatzenbach

The tour starts at the Villa Katzenbuckel car park. Nice wide bridges. It only gets a little steeper for a short time. The tower looks great, it's a bit dark inside. At the top you have a great view.

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